He and posthumous title are both marquis of Wu, and have the title of "Zhuge Gong Gai". How can He De compare with Zhuge Liang?

In June 375, Wang Meng, the former prime minister of Qin Dynasty, was ill in bed for a long time. King Fu Jian prayed for him personally and sent envoys to find famous mountains to seek medical treatment for Wang Meng. But Fu Jian's sincerity did not touch God. Finally, in July of the same year, Wang Meng came to the end of his life. On his deathbed, Wang Meng held Fu Jian's hand, said goodbye to Fu Jian, and left his last words in order to "burn" himself to the last second. After Wang Meng's death, Fu Jian lamented, "God doesn't want me to rule the world? Why do you want to take away my king's strategy! " Later, Fu Jian buried Wang Meng in the highest standard, and named posthumous title as the "Wuhou". For this well-known posthumous title, we can certainly think of another marquis of Wu, that is, Zhuge Liang, who devoted himself to Shu and died. However, Wang Wuhou is not as famous as Zhuge Wuhou, but in the field of history, Wang Meng has the title of "Zhuge Gong Gai First Phase". So how fierce is Wang Meng? What achievements in his life have been so highly praised?

A generation of "lush years"

Wang Meng was born in Beihai Opera County, Taining County, Eastern Jin Dynasty for three years. According to historical records, Wang Meng was poor since childhood and lived by selling dustpans, but poor Wang Meng was ambitious and interested in military use. In 354 AD, Huan Wen, the powerful minister of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, went to the Northern Expedition and defeated the garrison of the former Qin Jingming Emperor. The people in Guanzhong warmly welcomed him, and Wang Meng also went to "join in the fun". Huan Wen was recorded in the Book of Jin, and Wang Meng was invited to comment on the current situation. He asked: "I am instructed by the son of heaven to lead a hundred thousand divisions and do my best to eliminate thieves for the people." Why not? " Huan Wen asked, he was ordered by the son of heaven to lead hundreds of elites to sweep away thieves. Why didn't anyone in Guanzhong come to me as a hero? Wang Meng replied: "The public is not far away, and it is deep in people's territory. Chang 'an is just a stone's throw away, and the people don't want to swim, so they don't come. "It is said that Huan Wen is thousands of miles north and Chang 'an is close at hand, but the station troops are not nearby, which makes people doubting your purpose, so they won't come.

Fu Jian has a good eye for heroes.

In fact, Wang Meng had already seen Huan Wen's ambition. He used the banner of the Eastern Jin Dynasty to improve his prestige and replaced it with the Jin Dynasty. The dignitaries of the Eastern Jin Dynasty didn't want Huan Wen to win the Northern Expedition, so they planned to govern the river. In addition, Huan Wen is far away from the flood pool. If the war fails, there is no way out, so we are hesitant in Bashui. Moreover, under the leadership of Fu Jian, the pre-Qin Dynasty, which occupied a geographical position, still had the strength to defeat Huan Wen. In addition, the former Yan State has already won the land of the two rivers, so it is very dangerous for Huan Wen to go deep alone. The Jin army led by Huan Wen stopped at Longshui, leaving the Guanzhong people in the cold, so the local forces changed from support to wait and see. Huan Wen hit the nail on the head with Wang Meng and saw his talent. He wanted to take Wang Meng as his subordinate, but Wang Meng refused. Later, under the introduction of Liu Bolou, Wang Meng and Fu Jian met and talked about the world situation. They immediately appreciated each other, just like Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang. After Fu Jian succeeded to the throne, he faced a "mess". At that time, the former Qin Dynasty was arrogant and chaotic. Wang Meng was appointed as the magistrate of Shiping County. He wiped out the local gentry and bullies and some evil traitors, and was even flogged to death by Wang Meng.

The Prosperity of Pre-Qin and Wang Meng's Efforts

Later, Wang Meng stepped forward and formulated a code system. He severely punished the officials, and was greatly appreciated by Fu Jian, saying that he had the talent of Guan Zhong. Wang Meng soon became a Beijing-Guangzhou-India, and as soon as he got off the bus, he killed Qiangde, the younger brother of the domineering Queen Mother. Fu Jian trusted Wang Meng very much, which aroused the envy of his relatives and nobles. However, Wang Meng still strictly enforces the law. In just 20 days, more than 20 former Qin princes and nobles were exempted from punishment. Under Wang Meng's rule, there was a harmonious scene in pre-Qin society in which hundreds of people shook the road and did not pick up the bones. Even Fu Jian's younger brother was afraid of Wang Meng, saying that he finally realized the feeling of having laws in the world. Wang Meng, with outstanding political achievements, was promoted to Zuo Cheng, and then was promoted five times. He occupied the high position of left servant, assistant general and captain, and became one of the important figures of the former Qin ruling group. During the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it was once called "talking nonsense and endangering the country". In order to eradicate this stubborn disease, Wang Meng banned the wind of speaking, and at the same time set up Confucianism, striving to cultivate a large number of talents for the country pragmatically and make the former Qin Dynasty prosperous.

Wang Meng's superb military level.

Wang Meng not only has a good cultural level, but also has a super high level in the military. In the early Qin dynasty, it only occupied Guanzhong area. Later, with the help of Wang Meng, Yan Qian, Liang Qian, Qiu Chi and Daiguo were destroyed, and the North was unified in one fell swoop. The former Qin dynasty became the largest and most potential regime at that time. In the process of the former Qin Dynasty's unification of the north, the biggest obstacle was Yan Qian, who occupied the middle and lower reaches of the fertile Yellow River Plain under the leadership of Murong family in Xianbei. It can be said that he needed both money and important people. In 369, Huan Wen made a crusade and asked Qin for help, promising to set up Hulao Pass. Fu Jian summoned his ministers to discuss, saying, "Huan Wen defeated me in the past and refused to save me. How to save face today? " Facing Qian Qin's help, Fu Jian remembered that Yan Qian had "beaten" himself and didn't support himself, so he wouldn't lend Yan Qian a helping hand this time. However, Wang Meng told Fu Jian that Yan Qian, though powerful, was no match for Huan Wen. If Huan Wen destroyed Yan Qian and occupied Shandong, Luoyi, Ji You and Song Hao, then the former Qin Dynasty also born to die.

Knowing people and being good at their duties, controlling people, has the skill of destroying the enemy.

Therefore, it is correct to join hands with Yan Qian to repel Huan Wen. Besides, after withdrawing troops from Huan Wen, it is bound to be weakened, which gives the money a good opportunity to disappear. Facts have proved that Wang Meng's analysis is very correct. Mu Rongchui, the former monarch of the State of Yan, was a villain and a virtuous minister, and his national strength was declining, so it was only a matter of time before his downfall, so the enemy of the former Qin Dynasty was only the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Wang Meng's strategy of "helping Yan to cool down" was undoubtedly very beneficial to the former Qin Dynasty. Fu Jian followed Wang Meng's advice and defeated Huan Wen with Yan Jun. However, Yan Qian failed to honor his promise and gave the area west of Tiger Prison to the former Qin Dynasty. Fu Jian was furious and immediately sent Wang Meng and Deng Qiang to lead the army to teach these treacherous villains a lesson. In the fifth year of Taihe, Murong Wei sent a teacher, Murong, to lead an army of 400,000, stationed in Luchuan to resist the former Qin Dynasty. Before the war, Wang Meng was inspired and said that he owed a lot to the country. He worked hard. Qin Jun crossed the rubicon and won at one stroke. Then Deng Qiang was in the front, but he threatened to use the position of a captain. Wang Meng said, this is not something you can decide, but I must appoint you as the stable satrap and Wan Huhou.

After Deng Qiang spread like wildfire, war broke out. Wang Meng hurriedly called Deng Qiang to discuss the military situation, but Deng Qiang refused to go. Wang Meng had no choice but to ride to Deng Qiang himself and promised to appoint him as the captain of Li Si after the war. After enjoying his position as a minister, Deng Qiang rode on his horse, took his men's spears, and fought bravely against the Yan army. In this battle, Yan Qian was beheaded and captured more than 50,000 people. The former Qin Dynasty won a decisive victory over Yan Qian. Wang Meng took care of the overall situation at the critical moment, did not get emotional because of the arrogant Deng Qiang, gave full play to Deng Qiang's strengths, and finally won the war. It shows that Wang Meng is good at mobilizing the enthusiasm of sergeant, resourceful and fickle in the face of crisis. Cui Hong, a historian of the Northern Wei Dynasty, commented on this: "Fierceness can accommodate its shortcomings and accept its strengths. If you tame the tiger and control the Hummer, you will achieve great success. " It is very pertinent to say that Wang Meng has a comprehensive understanding of Deng Qiang, just as an animal trainer is good at taming tigers and horses.

Take credit for it. When he died, he only asked his son for ten cows.

Wang Meng, who achieved outstanding results, refused to accept the prize. After putting out the former Yan, Fu Jian named Wang Meng the marquis of Qinghe County, and gave him several beautiful concubines, hundreds of horses and ten cars, but Wang Meng refused to accept it. It can be seen that Wang Meng, who has made great contributions, has not been assimilated by the luxurious ruling class. He always keeps in mind the sufferings of the people, which is also the psychological root of his great achievements. Wang Meng, an impartial man, made great contributions to the former Qin Dynasty, but he didn't take credit for himself or make a fortune for future generations. On his deathbed, he only asked Fu Jian to give his son ten oxen. This also led to the descendants of Wang Meng, who will inevitably suffer from poverty in life, but also gave people "material" inspiration. He distinguished between good and evil, selected talents and appointed abilities, and ensured the unification of military orders and decrees in the former Qin Dynasty and their efficient implementation. His noble character of modesty and selflessness is bound to be closely tied with the glory of the former Qin Dynasty, leaving a profound record in the history books.

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Throughout Wang Meng's life, we can evaluate his reputation of "ruling the country in troubled times". Fair legislation and law enforcement in the cultural field, exile a large number of vegetarian officials and promote a large number of talents to help the world. In addition, he also attached importance to educating Qin people with Confucianism, making the former Qin soldiers strong and rich, and stepping onto the brilliant road step by step. Perhaps because of overwork, Wang Meng, who was only 565,438+0 years old in 375 years, came to the end of his life. Before he died, he also asked Fu Jian about the life and death of the former Qin Dynasty: "Although Jin was humble and ugly, it was no different from the new generation ... After I didn't have it, I would like to regard it as a map ..." Wang Meng knew that Fu Jian intended to cut gold and unify the world, but it was the upper rule of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. At that time, the former Qin dynasty had to rectify the internal unstable factors, consolidate its dominant position, and then wait for the opportunity. However, Fu Jian was carried away by the victory, regardless of Wang Meng's dissuasion before his death, he rashly launched a war against the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and finally suffered a fiasco in the battle of Feishui, and the once powerful former Qin Dynasty also perished.

End of movement

Netizens who are familiar with the history of the Three Kingdoms know that after Guan Yu's death, Liu Bei led an army to attack Wu, and eventually a large number of elites in Shu were buried in the battle of Yiling. After the fiasco, Zhuge Liang sighed and said that if there is a law, it will definitely stop your majesty from launching this war. As for the former Qin Dynasty, we can also say that if Wang Meng had been here, he would have stopped Fu Jian from attacking Jin. Even if he couldn't, he wouldn't have suffered such a heavy defeat in the battle of Feishui. Therefore, Meng Meng can be regarded as an outstanding politician and strategist in the Middle Ages. Compared with Zhuge Liang, he is fully qualified even if he does not overshadow the latter.

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On Wang Meng's political and military achievements in the pre-Qin period in Jin Shu Zi Tong Zhi Jian.